Simulating Lorentz Force in ANSYS - diemilio

[diemilio]

I'm trying to simulate the force experienced by a current-carrying wire under the influence of a magnetic field. I want to do this in ANSYS but I don't know how to setup my model. I know how to do Mechanical static, dynamic, harmonic, modal simulations and static electrical but I've never done magnetostatics. Does anyone know how to set this up?? I guess what I specifically need to know is: What type of elements do I have to use for the wire? how do I setup the magnetic field?

Regards,

diemilio

 

[Vailanor]

ANSYS has a software module specifically designed to simulate magnetic fields and force on current-carrying wires. This is called ANSYS Maxwell. You can use this program to set up your model and define the appropriate elements, material properties, and boundary conditions. To setup the magnetic field, you'll need to define the source of the field, such as a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, and then set the parameters such as strength, orientation, and current. You'll also need to define the type of wire material, wire diameter, and position relative to the source of the magnetic field. Once all of this is set up, you can then run the simulation to see the resulting forces and analyze the results.